Gator Bait Cheer Returns Amid Historic Debate | Florida Gators Football News

The “Gator Bait” cheer, banned in 2021 for its ties to racist 19th-century imagery, made a surprise return after the first touchdown under new coach Jon Sumrall — sparking cheers from fans and even a live band performance. With the university’s new president open to dialogue, the cheer could be back as soon as 2026, reigniting debates over tradition, history, and what it means to honor the past without perpetuating harm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d57f70379eb590c1